Inter who are top of the league table will host the defending champions Napoli. Inter are 16 points clear and will hope to stretch the gap. Spalleti’s men have been struggling to find their balance this season. Can they prevail against Inzaghi’s side?
The match will be played in San Siro Stadium. The home soil of Inter. Both teams were defeated by Spanish sides Atletico Madrid and Barcelona respectively, in the Champions League knockout stage during the mid-week.
Head to Head
There’s just a slight difference in the total head-to-head statistics of both sides. Both sides have met 40 times in total. With Inter emerging victorious 15 times. And Napoli bagged 14 wins. And both sides have shared the spoils 11 times.
Inter won 3 out of 5 in the last 5 meetings and both sides drew just once. The league leaders are unbeaten in their last five league matches. The visitors have been able to 2 win two and draw 3 out of their last five league fixtures.
Inter Team News
Stefano Sensi, Marko Arnautovic, Juan Cuadrado, and are still out of action. But the Brazilian wing-back Carlos Augusto is expected to make a comeback from his muscle injury. He missed the midweek trip to Spain but should be available for the upcoming matches.
Napoli Team News
There is uncertainty surrounding Victor Osimhen’s availability for the upcoming match against the Serie A leaders. If he is unable to play, it could open the door for Giovanni Simeone to step in and take his place against his former club.
Predictions
Both teams will be wanting to redeem themselves from the setback during midweek. Inter will want to further extend their lead to make sure the Scuddeto is secured. Napoli on the other hand will be pushing into the top-four space so the match will be tough. Lautaro Martinez, who is currently the highest goal scorer in the league, will want to make up for his missed penalty in the Champions League so expect a goal from the striker.
In general, expect a draw or a win from the home side
Possible Line Up For Inter
Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Head Coach: Simone Inzaghi
Possible Line Up For Napoli
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, Traore; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia
Head Coach: Luciano Spalletti
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